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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,140.40, 13,710.60 and 3,294.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,140.40, 13,710.60 and 3,294.63 is: 4,941.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,140.40 : 13,710.60 = 3,294.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,140.40/13,710.60 = 3,294.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,140.40x = 13,710.60 × 3,294.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,140.40x = 45,171,354.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,171,354.08/9,140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,941.95

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